Gerrman Mocha Mole Cake -Maulwurfkuchen - Chocolate Mocha Banana Cake

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs provide a rich chocolate flavor with less sugar.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative with a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease with butter an 8-inch (20 cm) pan and line with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl mix egg with sugar and oil until well combined. Mix in buttermilk and vanilla extract. Incorporate flour mixture until well combined. Add hot coffee and mix to combine.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for about 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached.

Let cool completely.

Use a tablespoon to hollow out the center of the cake, leaving an edge of ½ inch (1cm).

Turn the reserved cake into crumbs.

In a large bowl whip cream with powdered sugar and instant coffee powder until stiff peaks form.

Fold in the mini chocolate pieces.

Fill the cake with whole bananas.

Cover the cake with the mocha whipped cream in a dome shape.

Coat the cake with reserved cake crumbs.

Press down lightly.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens